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LET ME TELL YOU A SECRET THAT FEW PEOPLE TRULY REALIZE: YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT (AND REALLY, THAT APPLIES TO NOT ONLY YOUR ELOPEMENT DAY, BUT LIFE IN GENERAL.)
Think of your elopement as an adventure first, and wedding second.
Your wedding day is about you and your partner, no one else. People get married to experience that connection with their partner, and that just doesn’t typically happen with a big wedding. Create a connection with a location that speaks to you, and activities that represent you as a couple.
I hope you find the resources and inspiration below helpful. Got any questions? Don’t be afraid to reach out. Hope to hear from you soon!
GENERAL RESOURCES
General resources can include tips for a wedding dress that moves, what your friends and family really think about you eloping, and how to make your elopement feel “special”.
PLANNING RESOURCES
How to included loved ones who have passed away, how to pack your wedding dress, sample elopement day timelines, how long hair/makeup takes, and more!
LOCATION RESOURCES
Inside info on my most frequent elopement locations, including Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, Glacier National Park, and Coastal Redwoods.
FEATURED RESOURCES
The Best Oregon Waterfall Elopement Locations
The Best Oregon Waterfall Elopement Locations There’s just something alluring about waterfalls, and it’s no wonder that people enjoy them all over the world. Plus, Oregon’s falls can make the…
Include Your Kids in Your Elopement – A “How To”
Include Your Kids in Your Elopement – A “How To” You want to elope—I fully support that! You’ve scouted locations, read up on how to pick a dress, and have…
The Truth About How Long Hair and Makeup Takes
The Truth About How Long Hair and Makeup Takes How long does hair and makeup really take on your wedding or elopement day? Ok, it’s time to have a talk….
How to Elope in Alaska – Your Ultimate Guide
HOW TO ELOPE IN ALASKA The Ultimate Guide to planning an elopement in the last frontier Alaska is a wonderland full of towering mountain peaks accessible by hiking or helicopter,…
What if it Rains* on Your Elopement Day
What to Expect if Rains on Your Elopement Day What if it Rains* on Your Elopement Day When planning an outdoor wedding, many couples are concerned about the weather –…
Marriage License Info for all 50 States
Marriage License Info for all 50 States Glad you’re here! As an adventure elopement photographer, I know a thing or two about what it takes to get married. For my…
GENERAL RESOURCES
A Long vs Short Engagement: Which is Better?
A Long vs Short Engagement: Which is Better? Is it better to have a long or short engagement? There are so many things to think about when planning you’re elopement….
Dog-Friendly Elopement Locations in Oregon You’ll Love
Dog-Friendly Oregon Elopement Locations You’ll Love We all know dogs are not always allowed in the places we love, and they aren’t always allowed at our elopement locations. I know…
How to Include Pets in Your Wedding or Elopement if They Can’t be There
7+ ideas how to Include Pets in Your Wedding or Elopement if They Can’t be There Sometimes the places we want to elope aren’t super dog-friendly, and you can’t have…
Non-White Elopement Gowns: 8 Incredible Options
Non-White Elopement Gowns: 8 Incredible Options Beautiful Options for the Fiancé(e) Who Doesn’t Want to Wear a White Wedding Gown Yay! You’re getting married, and that means that you get…
Go With the Flow – Elopement Dress Ideas for Movement
Go With the Flow – Elopement Dress Ideas for Movement Searching for a flowy wedding dress? You’ve come to the right spot! You’re engaged and planning an elopement. Congrats—plans are…
My 5 Favorite Adventure Elopement Bouquets
My 5 Favorite Adventure Elopement Bouquets If you’re anything like me, you don’t have answers for “What’s your favorite ______” type of questions. But those question responses are always fun…
Traditional Wedding Costs vs. Adventure Elopement Costs
Traditional Wedding Costs vs. Adventure Elopement Costs Cost. Even with adventure elopements, it’s not an insignificant factor for some. Lots of people weigh traditional wedding costs vs. elopement costs and…
So You’re Afraid Eloping Won’t Feel Special…
So You’re Afraid Eloping Won’t Feel Special… I’m worried my elopement day won’t feel special. As an adventure elopement photographer, that’s something I hear really often when couples are debating…
What Your Friends and Family REALLY Think About You Eloping
What Your Friends and Family REALLY Think About You Eloping I see it happen all the time. A couple wants to elope, so they Google “What my family really things…
PLANNING RESOURCES
How to Cancel Your Wedding and Elope
How To Cancel Your Wedding and Elope So, you’re knee-deep in planning your traditional wedding and you’re overwhelmed by all the complicated details of the process. I hear you —…
A Long vs Short Engagement: Which is Better?
A Long vs Short Engagement: Which is Better? Is it better to have a long or short engagement? There are so many things to think about when planning you’re elopement….
Sample Elopement Timelines
SAMPLE ELOPEMENT TIMELINES Once you decide to elope and choose your destination, planning the specifics of the day can begin. One question that is on the minds of couples is…
How to Include Loved Ones in Your Elopement Who Have Passed Away
How to Include Loved Ones in Your Elopement Who Have Passed Away Your elopement is one of the most memorable days of your life. Whether you choose to have a…
How to Pack Your Wedding Dress for Your Elopement
How to Pack Your Wedding Dress for Your Elopement Yay! You and your partner are heading off on your adventure elopement, and from the license to the officiant, everything is…
How to Have Your Friend Officiate Your Elopement Ceremony
How to Have Your Friend Officiate Your Elopement Ceremony An elopement is filled with intimate moments—after all, it’s designed with the two of you in mind. When planning a more…
Elope in the Redwoods: Your Complete Guide
ELOPE IN THE REDWOODS: Your Complete Guide Your ultimate guide to elope in the redwoods, including locations, permit info, leave no trace practices, vendor recommendations, and more. Don’t elope in…
Include Your Kids in Your Elopement – A “How To”
Include Your Kids in Your Elopement – A “How To” You want to elope—I fully support that! You’ve scouted locations, read up on how to pick a dress, and have…
5 Things to Know Before Proposing to Your Partner
5 Things to Know Before Proposing to Your Partner If you’ve been dating a while, there eventually comes a time when you talk about getting married. But before you say…
LOCATION RESOURCES
So You Wanna Elope on the Oregon Coast at Secret Beach or Natural Bridges?
What to Know if You Want to Elope on the Oregon Coast at Secret Beach or Natural Bridges Elope on the Oregon Coast at Secret Beach or Natural Bridges So…
5 Most Extreme Places to Elope
5 Most Extreme Places to Elope Eloping is on your mind, but for you and your partner, it’s not just about a destination or having an intimate wedding. I mean,…
How to Elope in Moab | Your Moab Elopement Guide
How to Elope in Moab | Your Moab Elopement Guide Desert vibes are just calling for elopements. And I’m not talking about the dry, dusty, barren land shown in the…
The Best Oregon Waterfall Elopement Locations
The Best Oregon Waterfall Elopement Locations There’s just something alluring about waterfalls, and it’s no wonder that people enjoy them all over the world. Plus, Oregon’s falls can make the…
Elope in the Redwoods: Your Complete Guide
ELOPE IN THE REDWOODS: Your Complete Guide Your ultimate guide to elope in the redwoods, including locations, permit info, leave no trace practices, vendor recommendations, and more. Don’t elope in…
How to Elope in Alaska – Your Ultimate Guide
HOW TO ELOPE IN ALASKA The Ultimate Guide to planning an elopement in the last frontier Alaska is a wonderland full of towering mountain peaks accessible by hiking or helicopter,…
Which Hawaiian Island Should You Elope To?
Which Hawaiian Island Should You Elope To? The idea of eloping to Hawaii is on so many minds. But which Hawaiian island should you elope to? There are the green…
5 Things to Know When Eloping in a National Park
5 Things to Know When Eloping in a National Park 5 things you should know when you elope in a national park… Over the last few years, there’s definitely been…
Elope at the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes in Central Oregon
Elope at the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes in Central Oregon Elope in the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes. Yep. The dunes aren’t just limited to the Oregon Coast. Christmas Valley, what…
